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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.18, 709.59 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.18, 709.59 and 216.50 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.18 : 709.59 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.18/709.59 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.18x = 709.59 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.18x = 153,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,626.24/473.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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