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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.34, 467.54 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.34, 467.54 and 214.96 is: 321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.34 : 467.54 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.34/467.54 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.34x = 467.54 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.34x = 100,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,502.40/312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.77

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