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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.06, 706.88 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.06, 706.88 and 211.05 is: 316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.06 : 706.88 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.06/706.88 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.06x = 706.88 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.06x = 149,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,187.02/471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.70

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