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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 440.82 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 440.82 and 216 is: 297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 440.82 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/440.82 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 440.82 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 95,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,217.12/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.85

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