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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.61, 473.55 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.61, 473.55 and 213.28 is: 320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.61 : 473.55 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.61/473.55 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.61x = 473.55 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.61x = 100,998.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,998.74/315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.01

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