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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.16, 712.04 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.16, 712.04 and 215.24 is: 322.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.16 : 712.04 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.16/712.04 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.16x = 712.04 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.16x = 153,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,254.85/475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.54

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