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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.97, 434.52 and 216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.97, 434.52 and 216.55 is: 298.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.97 : 434.52 = 216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.97/434.52 = 216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.97x = 434.52 × 216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.97x = 94,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,095.31/314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.74

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