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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.34, 471.62 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.34, 471.62 and 141.14 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.34 : 471.62 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.34/471.62 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.34x = 471.62 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.34x = 66,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,564.45/314.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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