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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 434.64 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 434.64 and 216.84 is: 299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 434.64 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/434.64 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 434.64 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 94,247.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,247.34/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.11

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