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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.36, 717.48 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.36, 717.48 and 218.20 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.36 : 717.48 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.36/717.48 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.36x = 717.48 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.36x = 156,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,554.14/478.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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