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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 475.23 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 475.23 and 213.98 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 475.23 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/475.23 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 475.23 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 101,688.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,688.14/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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