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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.55, 714.02 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.55, 714.02 and 216.34 is: 324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.55 : 714.02 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.55/714.02 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.55x = 714.02 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.55x = 154,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,468.22/476.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.14

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