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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 473.40 and 213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 473.40 and 213.21 is: 318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 473.40 = 213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/473.40 = 213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 473.40 × 213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 100,933.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,933.61/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.97

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