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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.03, 707.94 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.03, 707.94 and 211.88 is: 317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.03 : 707.94 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.03/707.94 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.03x = 707.94 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.03x = 150,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,000.10/472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.78

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