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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 473.28 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 473.28 and 213.12 is: 319.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 473.28 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/473.28 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 473.28 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 100,865.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,865.43/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.36

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