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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.21, 710.11 and 199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.21, 710.11 and 199.53 is: 299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.21 : 710.11 = 199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.21/710.11 = 199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.21x = 710.11 × 199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.21x = 141,688.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,688.25/473.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.42

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