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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.80, 477.48 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.80, 477.48 and 210.32 is: 315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.80 : 477.48 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.80/477.48 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.80x = 477.48 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.80x = 100,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,423.59/318.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.00

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