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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.76, 711.89 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.76, 711.89 and 214.84 is: 322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.76 : 711.89 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.76/711.89 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.76x = 711.89 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.76x = 152,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,942.45/474.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.15

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