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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.55, 708.23 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.55, 708.23 and 212.18 is: 318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.55 : 708.23 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.55/708.23 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.55x = 708.23 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.55x = 150,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,274.54/472.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.01

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