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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.51, 707.48 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.51, 707.48 and 211.49 is: 317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.51 : 707.48 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.51/707.48 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.51x = 707.48 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.51x = 149,623.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,623.80/471.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.33

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