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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.73, 477.30 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.73, 477.30 and 222.09 is: 332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.73 : 477.30 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.73/477.30 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.73x = 477.30 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.73x = 106,002.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,002.45/318.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.58

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