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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.06, 479.48 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.06, 479.48 and 297.18 is: 448.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.06 : 479.48 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.06/479.48 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.06x = 479.48 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.06x = 142,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,490.38/318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.00

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