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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.31, 711.46 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.31, 711.46 and 214.40 is: 321.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.31 : 711.46 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.31/711.46 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.31x = 711.46 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.31x = 152,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,535.25/474.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.60

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