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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 473.58 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 473.58 and 212.94 is: 319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 473.58 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/473.58 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 473.58 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 100,844.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,844.13/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.09

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