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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.24, 474.23 and 213.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.24, 474.23 and 213.57 is: 320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.24 : 474.23 = 213.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.24/474.23 = 213.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.24x = 474.23 × 213.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.24x = 101,281.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,281.84/316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.27

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