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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 713.76 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 713.76 and 218.88 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 713.76 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/713.76 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 713.76 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 156,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,227.79/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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