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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.80, 710.07 and 213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.80, 710.07 and 213.70 is: 320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.80 : 710.07 = 213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.80/710.07 = 213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.80x = 710.07 × 213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.80x = 151,741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,741.96/473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.27

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