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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.40, 708.02 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.40, 708.02 and 212.12 is: 317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.40 : 708.02 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.40/708.02 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.40x = 708.02 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.40x = 150,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,185.20/472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.92

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