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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 470.91 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 470.91 and 217.94 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 470.91 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/470.91 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 470.91 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 102,630.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,630.13/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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