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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.52, 714.65 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.52, 714.65 and 216.38 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.52 : 714.65 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.52/714.65 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.52x = 714.65 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.52x = 154,631.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,631.31/476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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