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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 475.23 and 214.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 475.23 and 214.31 is: 321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 475.23 = 214.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/475.23 = 214.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 475.23 × 214.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 101,844.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,844.17/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.72

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