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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 435.87 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 435.87 and 216.36 is: 298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 435.87 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/435.87 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 435.87 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 94,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,304.83/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.44

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