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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.55, 435.38 and 216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.55, 435.38 and 216.17 is: 298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.55 : 435.38 = 216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.55/435.38 = 216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.55x = 435.38 × 216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.55x = 94,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,114.47/315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.26

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