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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.80, 714.60 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.80, 714.60 and 216.52 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.80 : 714.60 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.80/714.60 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.80x = 714.60 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.80x = 154,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,725.19/476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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