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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.90, 713.46 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.90, 713.46 and 212.16 is: 318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.90 : 713.46 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.90/713.46 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.90x = 713.46 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.90x = 151,367.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,367.67/475.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.07

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