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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.89, 718.23 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.89, 718.23 and 218.88 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.89 : 718.23 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.89/718.23 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.89x = 718.23 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.89x = 157,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,206.18/478.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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