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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.33, 473.42 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.33, 473.42 and 218.36 is: 326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.33 : 473.42 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.33/473.42 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.33x = 473.42 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.33x = 103,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,377.72/316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.81

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