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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.98, 477.84 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.98, 477.84 and 216.32 is: 324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.98 : 477.84 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.98/477.84 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.98x = 477.84 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.98x = 103,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,366.35/318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.05

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