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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.83, 474.98 and 213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.83, 474.98 and 213.86 is: 320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.83 : 474.98 = 213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.83/474.98 = 213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.83x = 474.98 × 213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.83x = 101,579.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,579.22/316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.61

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