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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 435.63 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 435.63 and 216.09 is: 298.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 435.63 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/435.63 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 435.63 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 94,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,135.29/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.08

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