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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.95, 713.35 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.95, 713.35 and 216.08 is: 323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.95 : 713.35 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.95/713.35 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.95x = 713.35 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.95x = 154,136.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,136.56/475.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.85

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