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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 477.15 and 210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 477.15 and 210.57 is: 315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 477.15 = 210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/477.15 = 210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 477.15 × 210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 100,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,473.48/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.84

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