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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.24, 473.45 and 212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.24, 473.45 and 212.96 is: 318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.24 : 473.45 = 212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.24/473.45 = 212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.24x = 473.45 × 212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.24x = 100,826.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,826.03/316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.83

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