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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.88, 713.44 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.88, 713.44 and 216 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 713.44 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/713.44 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 713.44 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 154,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,103.04/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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