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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.04 : 706 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.04/706 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.04x = 706 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.04x = 151,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,084/471.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.75

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