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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.57, 477.86 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.57, 477.86 and 220.53 is: 330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.57 : 477.86 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.57/477.86 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.57x = 477.86 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.57x = 105,383.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,383.16/318.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.80

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