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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.36, 473.68 and 213.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.36, 473.68 and 213.49 is: 319.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.36 : 473.68 = 213.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.36/473.68 = 213.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.36x = 473.68 × 213.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.36x = 101,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,125.94/316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.65

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