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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 478.04 and 210.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 478.04 and 210.29 is: 315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 478.04 = 210.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/478.04 = 210.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 478.04 × 210.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 100,527.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,527.03/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.30

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