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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 478.26 and 210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 478.26 and 210.66 is: 316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 478.26 = 210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/478.26 = 210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 478.26 × 210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 100,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,750.25/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.65

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