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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.95, 708.09 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.95, 708.09 and 211.92 is: 317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.95 : 708.09 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.95/708.09 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.95x = 708.09 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.95x = 150,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,060.16/471.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.96

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