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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.63, 476.22 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.63, 476.22 and 214.66 is: 321.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.63 : 476.22 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.63/476.22 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.63x = 476.22 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.63x = 102,223.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,223.00/317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.83

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