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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.13, 476.97 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.13, 476.97 and 215.16 is: 322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.13 : 476.97 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.13/476.97 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.13x = 476.97 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.13x = 102,624.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,624.87/318.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.59

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