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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 474.25 and 213.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 474.25 and 213.35 is: 319.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 474.25 = 213.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/474.25 = 213.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 474.25 × 213.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 101,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,177.80/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.86

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