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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.91, 475.07 and 213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.91, 475.07 and 213.94 is: 320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.91 : 475.07 = 213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.91/475.07 = 213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.91x = 475.07 × 213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.91x = 101,636.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,636.00/316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.71

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