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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.18, 710.85 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.18, 710.85 and 214.34 is: 321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.18 : 710.85 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.18/710.85 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.18x = 710.85 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.18x = 152,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,360.03/474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.31

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