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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 710.44 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 710.44 and 213.72 is: 320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 710.44 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/710.44 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 710.44 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 151,835.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,835.24/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.65

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