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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 476.40 and 210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 476.40 and 210.40 is: 314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 476.40 = 210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/476.40 = 210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 476.40 × 210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 100,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,234.56/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.81

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