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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.88, 468.22 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.88, 468.22 and 214.92 is: 321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.88 : 468.22 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.88/468.22 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.88x = 468.22 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.88x = 100,629.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,629.84/312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.62

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