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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 704.32 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 704.32 and 213.12 is: 319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 704.32 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/704.32 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 704.32 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 150,104.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,104.68/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.75

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