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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.90, 711.84 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.90, 711.84 and 215.04 is: 322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.90 : 711.84 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.90/711.84 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.90x = 711.84 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.90x = 153,074.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,074.07/474.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.33

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