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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.90, 711.06 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.90, 711.06 and 213.76 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.90 : 711.06 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.90/711.06 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.90x = 711.06 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.90x = 151,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,996.19/473.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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