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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.15, 713.92 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.15, 713.92 and 215.88 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.15 : 713.92 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.15/713.92 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.15x = 713.92 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.15x = 154,121.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,121.05/476.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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