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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474, 711.24 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474, 711.24 and 214.08 is: 321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474 : 711.24 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474/711.24 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474x = 711.24 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474x = 152,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,262.26/474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.23

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