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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 472.50 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 472.50 and 212.49 is: 318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 472.50 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/472.50 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 472.50 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 100,401.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,401.53/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.64

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