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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.89, 478.43 and 221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.89, 478.43 and 221.49 is: 332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.89 : 478.43 = 221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.89/478.43 = 221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.89x = 478.43 × 221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.89x = 105,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,967.46/318.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.30

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