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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 476.93 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 476.93 and 155.66 is: 233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 476.93 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/476.93 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 476.93 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 74,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,235.76/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.45

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