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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.13, 714.40 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.13, 714.40 and 216.12 is: 324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.13 : 714.40 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.13/714.40 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.13x = 714.40 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.13x = 154,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,395.59/476.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.27

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