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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.21, 713.71 and 216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.21, 713.71 and 216.20 is: 324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.21 : 713.71 = 216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.21/713.71 = 216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.21x = 713.71 × 216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.21x = 154,306.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,306.16/476.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.03

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