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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 470.19 and 210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 470.19 and 210.59 is: 315.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 470.19 = 210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/470.19 = 210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 470.19 × 210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 99,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,017.31/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.78

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