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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 476.62 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 476.62 and 249.18 is: 373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 476.62 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/476.62 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 476.62 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 118,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,764.17/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.21

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