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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 441.06 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 441.06 and 216 is: 298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 441.06 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/441.06 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 441.06 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 95,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,268.96/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.24

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