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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 476.94 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 476.94 and 220.96 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 476.94 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/476.94 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 476.94 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 105,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,384.66/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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