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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.63, 477.72 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.63, 477.72 and 215.66 is: 323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.63 : 477.72 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.63/477.72 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.63x = 477.72 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.63x = 103,022.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,022.71/318.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.33

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