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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.36, 712.98 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.36, 712.98 and 215.20 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.36 : 712.98 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.36/712.98 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.36x = 712.98 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.36x = 153,433.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,433.30/475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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