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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 474.96 and 212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 474.96 and 212.96 is: 319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 474.96 = 212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/474.96 = 212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 474.96 × 212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 101,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,147.48/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.04

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