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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.45, 711.65 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.45, 711.65 and 214.29 is: 321.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.45 : 711.65 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.45/711.65 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.45x = 711.65 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.45x = 152,498.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,498.41/474.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.42

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