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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 711.48 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.04, 711.48 and 218 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.04 : 711.48 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.04/711.48 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.04x = 711.48 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.04x = 155,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,102.64/475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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