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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.17, 706.95 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.17, 706.95 and 211.10 is: 316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.17 : 706.95 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.17/706.95 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.17x = 706.95 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.17x = 149,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,236.09/471.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.74

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