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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 706.92 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 706.92 and 215.60 is: 322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 706.92 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/706.92 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 706.92 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 152,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,411.95/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.96

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