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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.16, 708.90 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.16, 708.90 and 216.12 is: 323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.16 : 708.90 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.16/708.90 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.16x = 708.90 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.16x = 153,207.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,207.47/473.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.80

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