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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.68, 707.64 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.68, 707.64 and 215.36 is: 323.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.68 : 707.64 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.68/707.64 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.68x = 707.64 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.68x = 152,397.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,397.35/471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.09

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