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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.82, 477.42 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.82, 477.42 and 210.28 is: 314.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.82 : 477.42 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.82/477.42 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.82x = 477.42 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.82x = 100,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,391.88/318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.89

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