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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.36, 435.01 and 216.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.36, 435.01 and 216.95 is: 299.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.36 : 435.01 = 216.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.36/435.01 = 216.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.36x = 435.01 × 216.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.36x = 94,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,375.42/315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.26

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