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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 473.40 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 473.40 and 213.28 is: 319.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 473.40 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/473.40 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 473.40 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 100,966.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,966.75/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.31

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