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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.03, 706.36 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.03, 706.36 and 211.11 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.03 : 706.36 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.03/706.36 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.03x = 706.36 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.03x = 149,119.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,119.66/471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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