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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.70, 472.08 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.70, 472.08 and 217.50 is: 326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.70 : 472.08 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.70/472.08 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.70x = 472.08 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.70x = 102,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,677.40/314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.27

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