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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.46, 478.04 and 222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.46, 478.04 and 222.70 is: 334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.46 : 478.04 = 222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.46/478.04 = 222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.46x = 478.04 × 222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.46x = 106,459.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,459.51/318.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.29

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