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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 475.67 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 475.67 and 215.33 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 475.67 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/475.67 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 475.67 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 102,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,424.18/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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