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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.47, 707.22 and 211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.47, 707.22 and 211.19 is: 316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.47 : 707.22 = 211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.47/707.22 = 211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.47x = 707.22 × 211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.47x = 149,354.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,354.26/471.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.79

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