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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.05, 435.11 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.05, 435.11 and 216.63 is: 299.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.05 : 435.11 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.05/435.11 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.05x = 435.11 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.05x = 94,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,256.80/315.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.19

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