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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 476.96 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 476.96 and 220.95 is: 330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 476.96 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/476.96 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 476.96 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 105,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,383.21/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.82

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