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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 477.66 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 477.66 and 210.18 is: 315.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 477.66 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/477.66 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 477.66 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 100,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,394.58/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.53

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