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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.43, 708.04 and 212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.43, 708.04 and 212.15 is: 317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.43 : 708.04 = 212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.43/708.04 = 212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.43x = 708.04 × 212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.43x = 150,211.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,211.23/472.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.96

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