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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.17, 717.06 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.17, 717.06 and 218.36 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.17 : 717.06 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.17/717.06 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.17x = 717.06 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.17x = 156,573.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,573.64/478.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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