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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 477.36 and 210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 477.36 and 210.40 is: 314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 477.36 = 210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/477.36 = 210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 477.36 × 210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 100,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,436.54/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.97

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