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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.87, 478.77 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.87, 478.77 and 210.28 is: 314.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.87 : 478.77 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.87/478.77 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.87x = 478.77 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.87x = 100,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,675.76/319.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.74

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