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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.48, 707.76 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.48, 707.76 and 215.52 is: 323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.48 : 707.76 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.48/707.76 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.48x = 707.76 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.48x = 152,536.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,536.44/471.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.53

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