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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 474.09 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 474.09 and 214.02 is: 321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 474.09 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/474.09 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 474.09 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 101,464.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,464.74/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.01

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