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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.71, 711.54 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.71, 711.54 and 214.92 is: 322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.71 : 711.54 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.71/711.54 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.71x = 711.54 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.71x = 152,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,924.18/474.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.15

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