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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 477.18 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 477.18 and 209.98 is: 314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 477.18 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/477.18 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 477.18 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 100,198.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,198.26/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.97

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