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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.43, 710.37 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.43, 710.37 and 213.60 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.43 : 710.37 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.43/710.37 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.43x = 710.37 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.43x = 151,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,737.70/473.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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