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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.49, 478.06 and 214.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.49, 478.06 and 214.06 is: 321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.49 : 478.06 = 214.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.49/478.06 = 214.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.49x = 478.06 × 214.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.49x = 102,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,333.52/318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.31

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