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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.94, 717.75 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.94, 717.75 and 218.30 is: 327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.94 : 717.75 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.94/717.75 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.94x = 717.75 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.94x = 156,687.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,687.28/478.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.15

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