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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.35, 713.02 and 218.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.35, 713.02 and 218.85 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.35 : 713.02 = 218.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.35/713.02 = 218.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.35x = 713.02 × 218.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.35x = 156,043.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,043.33/475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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