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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.30, 476.62 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.30, 476.62 and 221.10 is: 331.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.30 : 476.62 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.30/476.62 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.30x = 476.62 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.30x = 105,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,380.68/318.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.07

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