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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.75, 712.44 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.75, 712.44 and 218.25 is: 327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.75 : 712.44 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.75/712.44 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.75x = 712.44 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.75x = 155,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,490.03/474.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.52

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