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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.02, 477.02 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.02, 477.02 and 215.51 is: 323.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.02 : 477.02 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.02/477.02 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.02x = 477.02 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.02x = 102,800.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,800.73/318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.26

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