Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.04, 706 and 214
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 471.04, 706 and 214 is: 320.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471.04 : 706 = 214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471.04/706 = 214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471.04x = 706 × 214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471.04x = 151,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,084/471.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320.75
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