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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.35, 476.84 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.35, 476.84 and 220.58 is: 330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.35 : 476.84 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.35/476.84 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.35x = 476.84 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.35x = 105,179.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,179.53/318.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.39

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