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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.68, 707.26 and 211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.68, 707.26 and 211.93 is: 317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.68 : 707.26 = 211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.68/707.26 = 211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.68x = 707.26 × 211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.68x = 149,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,888.55/471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.78

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