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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.55, 474.70 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.55, 474.70 and 213.88 is: 320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.55 : 474.70 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.55/474.70 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.55x = 474.70 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.55x = 101,528.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,528.84/316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.74

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