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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.62, 437.07 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.62, 437.07 and 213.18 is: 294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.62 : 437.07 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.62/437.07 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.62x = 437.07 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.62x = 93,174.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,174.58/316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.28

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