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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.91, 434.39 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.91, 434.39 and 216.72 is: 298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.91 : 434.39 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.91/434.39 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.91x = 434.39 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.91x = 94,139.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,139.92/314.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.94

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