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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 718.44 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 718.44 and 218.98 is: 328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 718.44 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/718.44 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 718.44 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 157,323.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,323.99/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.50

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