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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 477.84 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 477.84 and 210.24 is: 315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 477.84 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/477.84 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 477.84 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 100,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,461.08/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.36

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