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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.80, 708.60 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.80, 708.60 and 212.52 is: 318.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.80 : 708.60 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.80/708.60 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.80x = 708.60 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.80x = 150,595.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,595.13/472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.52

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