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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.23, 708.58 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.23, 708.58 and 212.42 is: 318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.23 : 708.58 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.23/708.58 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.23x = 708.58 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.23x = 150,513.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,513.02/472.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.73

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