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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.10, 476.82 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.10, 476.82 and 215.14 is: 322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.10 : 476.82 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.10/476.82 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.10x = 476.82 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.10x = 102,583.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,583.05/318.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.49

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