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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 475.09 and 213.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 475.09 and 213.99 is: 320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 475.09 = 213.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/475.09 = 213.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 475.09 × 213.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 101,664.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,664.51/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.76

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