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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 470.19 and 217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 470.19 and 217.52 is: 326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 470.19 = 217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/470.19 = 217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 470.19 × 217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 102,275.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,275.73/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.09

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