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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.11, 712.76 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.11, 712.76 and 215.24 is: 322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.11 : 712.76 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.11/712.76 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.11x = 712.76 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.11x = 153,409.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,409.82/475.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.89

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