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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.75, 706.13 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.75, 706.13 and 214.25 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.75 : 706.13 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.75/706.13 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.75x = 706.13 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.75x = 151,288.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,288.35/470.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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