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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 709.93 and 213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 709.93 and 213.27 is: 319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 709.93 = 213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/709.93 = 213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 709.93 × 213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 151,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,404.38/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.91

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