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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.48, 476.92 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.48, 476.92 and 221.84 is: 332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.48 : 476.92 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.48/476.92 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.48x = 476.92 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.48x = 105,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,799.93/318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.20

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