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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.18, 711.09 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.18, 711.09 and 217.50 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.18 : 711.09 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.18/711.09 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.18x = 711.09 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.18x = 154,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,662.08/474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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