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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.14, 469.44 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.14, 469.44 and 217.02 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.14 : 469.44 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.14/469.44 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.14x = 469.44 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.14x = 101,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,877.87/313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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