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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.10, 715.08 and 216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.10, 715.08 and 216.82 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.10 : 715.08 = 216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.10/715.08 = 216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.10x = 715.08 × 216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.10x = 155,043.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,043.65/477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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