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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.07, 716.48 and 218.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.07, 716.48 and 218.11 is: 326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.07 : 716.48 = 218.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.07/716.48 = 218.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.07x = 716.48 × 218.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.07x = 156,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,266.78/478.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.87

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