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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.49, 474.33 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.49, 474.33 and 213.53 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.49 : 474.33 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.49/474.33 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.49x = 474.33 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.49x = 101,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,283.68/316.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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