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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 473.52 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 473.52 and 218.28 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 473.52 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/473.52 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 473.52 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 103,359.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,359.95/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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