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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 710.88 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 710.88 and 217.92 is: 326.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 710.88 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/710.88 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 710.88 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 154,914.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,914.97/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.66

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