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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 477.30 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 477.30 and 210.44 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 477.30 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/477.30 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 477.30 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 100,443.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,443.01/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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