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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 475.19 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 475.19 and 214.04 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 475.19 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/475.19 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 475.19 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 101,709.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,709.67/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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