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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 477.06 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 477.06 and 215.74 is: 322.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 477.06 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/477.06 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 477.06 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 102,920.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,920.92/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.94

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