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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.91, 711.10 and 214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.91, 711.10 and 214.10 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.91 : 711.10 = 214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.91/711.10 = 214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.91x = 711.10 × 214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.91x = 152,244.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,244.20/473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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