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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.94, 474.32 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.94, 474.32 and 213.68 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.94 : 474.32 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.94/474.32 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.94x = 474.32 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.94x = 101,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,352.70/315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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