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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 472.17 and 212.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 472.17 and 212.00 is: 317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 472.17 = 212.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/472.17 = 212.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 472.17 × 212.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 100,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,100.69/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.68

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