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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 717.26 and 218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 717.26 and 218.33 is: 327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 717.26 = 218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/717.26 = 218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 717.26 × 218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 156,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,597.39/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.12

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