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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.99, 477.39 and 214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.99, 477.39 and 214.85 is: 322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.99 : 477.39 = 214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.99/477.39 = 214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.99x = 477.39 × 214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.99x = 102,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,569.24/317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.55

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