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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.78, 435.92 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.78, 435.92 and 216.24 is: 298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.78 : 435.92 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.78/435.92 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.78x = 435.92 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.78x = 94,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,262.26/315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.51

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