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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.38, 710.24 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.38, 710.24 and 213.44 is: 320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.38 : 710.24 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.38/710.24 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.38x = 710.24 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.38x = 151,589.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,589.01/473.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.23

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