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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.08, 710.30 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.08, 710.30 and 213.66 is: 320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.08 : 710.30 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.08/710.30 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.08x = 710.30 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.08x = 151,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,762.70/474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.12

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