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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 476.80 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 476.80 and 215.28 is: 322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 476.80 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/476.80 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 476.80 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 102,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,645.50/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.62

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