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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 711.90 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 711.90 and 214.97 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 711.90 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/711.90 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 711.90 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 153,037.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,037.14/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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