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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 477.07 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 477.07 and 220.92 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 477.07 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/477.07 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 477.07 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 105,394.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,394.30/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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