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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 476.64 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 476.64 and 222.24 is: 332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 476.64 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/476.64 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 476.64 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 105,928.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,928.47/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.69

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