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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 712.48 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.04, 712.48 and 218.48 is: 327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.04 : 712.48 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.04/712.48 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.04x = 712.48 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.04x = 155,662.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,662.63/475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.68

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