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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472, 708.09 and 215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472, 708.09 and 215.50 is: 323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472 : 708.09 = 215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472/708.09 = 215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472x = 708.09 × 215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472x = 152,593.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,593.40/472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.29

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