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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.38, 715.98 and 217.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.38, 715.98 and 217.31 is: 325.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.38 : 715.98 = 217.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.38/715.98 = 217.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.38x = 715.98 × 217.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.38x = 155,587.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,587.33/477.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.92

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