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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.51, 714.83 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.51, 714.83 and 216.36 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.51 : 714.83 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.51/714.83 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.51x = 714.83 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.51x = 154,659.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,659.54/476.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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