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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 434.24 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 434.24 and 216.68 is: 298.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 434.24 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/434.24 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 434.24 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 94,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,091.12/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.61

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