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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.69, 477.32 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.69, 477.32 and 215.82 is: 323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.69 : 477.32 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.69/477.32 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.69x = 477.32 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.69x = 103,014.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,014.12/318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.24

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