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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.43, 468.90 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.43, 468.90 and 210.21 is: 314.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.43 : 468.90 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.43/468.90 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.43x = 468.90 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.43x = 98,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,567.47/313.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.49

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