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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.81, 713.10 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.81, 713.10 and 215.44 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.81 : 713.10 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.81/713.10 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.81x = 713.10 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.81x = 153,630.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,630.26/475.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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