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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 478.35 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 478.35 and 210.56 is: 316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 478.35 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/478.35 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 478.35 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 100,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,721.38/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.04

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