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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.75, 707.90 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.75, 707.90 and 215.25 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.75 : 707.90 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.75/707.90 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.75x = 707.90 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.75x = 152,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,374.40/471.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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