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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.13, 472.19 and 212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.13, 472.19 and 212.03 is: 317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.13 : 472.19 = 212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.13/472.19 = 212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.13x = 472.19 × 212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.13x = 100,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,118.45/315.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.71

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