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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 477.19 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 477.19 and 214.40 is: 320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 477.19 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/477.19 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 477.19 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 102,308.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,308.31/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.98

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