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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.17, 712.31 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.17, 712.31 and 215.04 is: 322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.17 : 712.31 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.17/712.31 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.17x = 712.31 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.17x = 153,174.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,174.07/475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.36

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