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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.88, 474.44 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.88, 474.44 and 213.96 is: 320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.88 : 474.44 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.88/474.44 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.88x = 474.44 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.88x = 101,511.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,511.18/316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.35

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