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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.61, 706.83 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.61, 706.83 and 211.24 is: 316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.61 : 706.83 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.61/706.83 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.61x = 706.83 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.61x = 149,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,310.86/471.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.60

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