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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 475.89 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 475.89 and 214.44 is: 321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 475.89 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/475.89 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 475.89 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 102,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,049.85/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.48

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