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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.07, 476.06 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.07, 476.06 and 214.11 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.07 : 476.06 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.07/476.06 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.07x = 476.06 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.07x = 101,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,928.14/317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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