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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.30, 708.42 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.30, 708.42 and 212.32 is: 318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.30 : 708.42 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.30/708.42 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.30x = 708.42 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.30x = 150,411.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,411.73/472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.47

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