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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 473.73 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 473.73 and 213.39 is: 319.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 473.73 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/473.73 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 473.73 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 101,089.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,089.24/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.76

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