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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.45, 475.28 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.45, 475.28 and 214.53 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.45 : 475.28 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.45/475.28 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.45x = 475.28 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.45x = 101,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,961.82/317.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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