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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.90, 477.18 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.90, 477.18 and 220.92 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.90 : 477.18 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.90/477.18 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.90x = 477.18 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.90x = 105,418.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,418.61/318.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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