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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.36, 714.78 and 216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.36, 714.78 and 216.55 is: 324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.36 : 714.78 = 216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.36/714.78 = 216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.36x = 714.78 × 216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.36x = 154,785.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,785.61/476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.93

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