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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.18, 709.90 and 216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.18, 709.90 and 216.86 is: 325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.18 : 709.90 = 216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.18/709.90 = 216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.18x = 709.90 × 216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.18x = 153,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,948.91/473.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.35

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