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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.28, 708.36 and 212.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.28, 708.36 and 212.00 is: 317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.28 : 708.36 = 212.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.28/708.36 = 212.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.28x = 708.36 × 212.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.28x = 150,168.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,168.78/472.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.97

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