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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.24, 474.14 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.24, 474.14 and 213.60 is: 320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.24 : 474.14 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.24/474.14 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.24x = 474.14 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.24x = 101,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,276.30/316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.25

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