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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.49, 713.21 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.49, 713.21 and 215.48 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.49 : 713.21 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.49/713.21 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.49x = 713.21 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.49x = 153,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,683.20/475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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