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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.41, 710.45 and 213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.41, 710.45 and 213.40 is: 320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.41 : 710.45 = 213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.41/710.45 = 213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.41x = 710.45 × 213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.41x = 151,605.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,605.41/473.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.24

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