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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 704.40 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 704.40 and 213.12 is: 319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 704.40 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/704.40 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 704.40 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 150,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,121.73/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.30

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