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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.28, 707.24 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.28, 707.24 and 215.28 is: 323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.28 : 707.24 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.28/707.24 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.28x = 707.24 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.28x = 152,254.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,254.63/471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.07

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