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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.30, 714.86 and 216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.30, 714.86 and 216.69 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.30 : 714.86 = 216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.30/714.86 = 216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.30x = 714.86 × 216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.30x = 154,901.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,901.93/476.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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