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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 476.58 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 476.58 and 215.38 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 476.58 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/476.58 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 476.58 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 102,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,645.80/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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