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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.55, 472.24 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.55, 472.24 and 218.08 is: 326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.55 : 472.24 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.55/472.24 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.55x = 472.24 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.55x = 102,986.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,986.10/315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.37

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