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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 477.14 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 477.14 and 220.86 is: 330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 477.14 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/477.14 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 477.14 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 105,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,380.04/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.74

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