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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.64, 706.72 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.64, 706.72 and 211.56 is: 317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.64 : 706.72 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.64/706.72 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.64x = 706.72 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.64x = 149,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,513.68/471.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.01

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