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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.64, 473.40 and 212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.64, 473.40 and 212.62 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.64 : 473.40 = 212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.64/473.40 = 212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.64x = 473.40 × 212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.64x = 100,654.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,654.31/315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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