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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.13, 475.47 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.13, 475.47 and 214.16 is: 321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.13 : 475.47 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.13/475.47 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.13x = 475.47 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.13x = 101,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,824.28/317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.08

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