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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.68, 708.78 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.68, 708.78 and 216 is: 323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.68 : 708.78 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.68/708.78 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.68x = 708.78 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.68x = 153,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,096.48/472.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.89

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