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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.50, 472.59 and 212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.50, 472.59 and 212.82 is: 318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.50 : 472.59 = 212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.50/472.59 = 212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.50x = 472.59 × 212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.50x = 100,576.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,576.60/315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.79

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