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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.26, 711.45 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.26, 711.45 and 214.11 is: 321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.26 : 711.45 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.26/711.45 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.26x = 711.45 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.26x = 152,328.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,328.56/474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.20

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