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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.49, 476.56 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.49, 476.56 and 213.06 is: 319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.49 : 476.56 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.49/476.56 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.49x = 476.56 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.49x = 101,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,537.33/317.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.82

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