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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.06, 467.47 and 214.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.06, 467.47 and 214.54 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.06 : 467.47 = 214.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.06/467.47 = 214.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.06x = 467.47 × 214.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.06x = 100,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,291.01/312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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