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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.49, 717.56 and 218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.49, 717.56 and 218.27 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.49 : 717.56 = 218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.49/717.56 = 218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.49x = 717.56 × 218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.49x = 156,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,621.82/478.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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