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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 475.56 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 475.56 and 214.74 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 475.56 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/475.56 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 475.56 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 102,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,121.75/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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