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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.42, 707.67 and 216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.42, 707.67 and 216.10 is: 323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.42 : 707.67 = 216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.42/707.67 = 216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.42x = 707.67 × 216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.42x = 152,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,927.49/472.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.71

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