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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.66, 478.12 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.66, 478.12 and 214.98 is: 322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.66 : 478.12 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.66/478.12 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.66x = 478.12 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.66x = 102,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,786.24/318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.56

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