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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.34, 474.63 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.34, 474.63 and 214.04 is: 321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.34 : 474.63 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.34/474.63 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.34x = 474.63 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.34x = 101,590.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,590.19/316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.14

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