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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.93, 478.49 and 210.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.93, 478.49 and 210.75 is: 316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.93 : 478.49 = 210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.93/478.49 = 210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.93x = 478.49 × 210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.93x = 100,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,840.71/318.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.18

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