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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.11, 474.75 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.11, 474.75 and 214.04 is: 320.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.11 : 474.75 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.11/474.75 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.11x = 474.75 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.11x = 101,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,615.49/317.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.44

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