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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.04, 470.89 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.04, 470.89 and 215.33 is: 322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.04 : 470.89 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.04/470.89 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.04x = 470.89 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.04x = 101,393.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,393.31/314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.87

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