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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.50, 441 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.50, 441 and 216 is: 298.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.50 : 441 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.50/441 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.50x = 441 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.50x = 95,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,256/319.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.14

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