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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.34, 708.48 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.34, 708.48 and 212.18 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.34 : 708.48 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.34/708.48 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.34x = 708.48 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.34x = 150,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,325.29/472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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