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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.37, 477.66 and 216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.37, 477.66 and 216.04 is: 324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.37 : 477.66 = 216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.37/477.66 = 216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.37x = 477.66 × 216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.37x = 103,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,193.67/318.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.13

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