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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.33, 470.11 and 215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.33, 470.11 and 215.83 is: 323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.33 : 470.11 = 215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.33/470.11 = 215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.33x = 470.11 × 215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.33x = 101,463.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,463.84/313.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.82

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