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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.94, 477.95 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.94, 477.95 and 215.97 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.94 : 477.95 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.94/477.95 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.94x = 477.95 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.94x = 103,221.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,221.20/318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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