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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 708.96 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 708.96 and 216 is: 324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 708.96 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/708.96 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 708.96 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 153,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,135.36/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.00

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