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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 466.95 and 214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 466.95 and 214.07 is: 320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 466.95 = 214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/466.95 = 214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 466.95 × 214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 99,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,957.65/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.35

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