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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.74, 715.33 and 216.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.74, 715.33 and 216.81 is: 325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.74 : 715.33 = 216.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.74/715.33 = 216.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.74x = 715.33 × 216.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.74x = 155,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,093.99/476.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.32

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