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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.25, 478.32 and 216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.25, 478.32 and 216.19 is: 324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.25 : 478.32 = 216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.25/478.32 = 216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.25x = 478.32 × 216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.25x = 103,406.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,406.81/318.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.93

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