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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.14, 476.38 and 214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.14, 476.38 and 214.62 is: 322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.14 : 476.38 = 214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.14/476.38 = 214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.14x = 476.38 × 214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.14x = 102,240.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,240.68/317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.38

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