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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.18, 472.62 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.18, 472.62 and 217.86 is: 326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.18 : 472.62 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.18/472.62 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.18x = 472.62 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.18x = 102,964.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,964.99/315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.69

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