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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.26, 708.63 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.26, 708.63 and 212.44 is: 318.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.26 : 708.63 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.26/708.63 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.26x = 708.63 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.26x = 150,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,541.36/472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.77

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