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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.16, 707.67 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.16, 707.67 and 211.82 is: 317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.16 : 707.67 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.16/707.67 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.16x = 707.67 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.16x = 149,895.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,895.12/472.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.47

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