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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.26, 715.48 and 213.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.26, 715.48 and 213.51 is: 320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.26 : 715.48 = 213.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.26/715.48 = 213.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.26x = 715.48 × 213.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.26x = 152,765.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,765.08/477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.09

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