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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.90, 478.38 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.90, 478.38 and 216.38 is: 324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.90 : 478.38 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.90/478.38 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.90x = 478.38 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.90x = 103,511.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,511.86/318.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.59

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