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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.29, 478.02 and 210.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.29, 478.02 and 210.87 is: 315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.29 : 478.02 = 210.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.29/478.02 = 210.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.29x = 478.02 × 210.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.29x = 100,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,800.08/319.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.70

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