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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.72, 710.60 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.72, 710.60 and 213.44 is: 320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.72 : 710.60 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.72/710.60 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.72x = 710.60 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.72x = 151,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,665.84/473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.16

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