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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.33, 468.61 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.33, 468.61 and 214.83 is: 322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.33 : 468.61 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.33/468.61 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.33x = 468.61 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.33x = 100,670.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,670.24/312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.32

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