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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.18, 706.41 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.18, 706.41 and 214.50 is: 321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.18 : 706.41 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.18/706.41 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.18x = 706.41 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.18x = 151,524.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,524.95/471.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.59

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