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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.24, 704.88 and 213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.24, 704.88 and 213.92 is: 320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.24 : 704.88 = 213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.24/704.88 = 213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.24x = 704.88 × 213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.24x = 150,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,787.93/470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.66

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