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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.20, 714.16 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.20, 714.16 and 216.05 is: 324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.20 : 714.16 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.20/714.16 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.20x = 714.16 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.20x = 154,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,294.27/476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.01

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