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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475, 711.88 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475, 711.88 and 214.98 is: 322.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475 : 711.88 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475/711.88 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475x = 711.88 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475x = 153,039.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,039.96/475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.19

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