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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.50, 710.70 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.50, 710.70 and 213.64 is: 320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.50 : 710.70 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.50/710.70 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.50x = 710.70 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.50x = 151,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,833.95/473.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.66

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