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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.23, 712.45 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.23, 712.45 and 215.10 is: 322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.23 : 712.45 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.23/712.45 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.23x = 712.45 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.23x = 153,248.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,248.00/475.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.47

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