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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.42, 472.64 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.42, 472.64 and 212.32 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.42 : 472.64 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.42/472.64 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.42x = 472.64 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.42x = 100,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,347.50/315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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