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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.56, 707.10 and 215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.56, 707.10 and 215.08 is: 322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.56 : 707.10 = 215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.56/707.10 = 215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.56x = 707.10 × 215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.56x = 152,083.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,083.07/471.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.51

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