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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 473.48 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 473.48 and 218.54 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 473.48 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/473.48 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 473.48 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 103,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,474.32/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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