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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.36, 434.28 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.36, 434.28 and 216.96 is: 298.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.36 : 434.28 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.36/434.28 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.36x = 434.28 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.36x = 94,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,221.39/315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.77

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