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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.02, 476.82 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.02, 476.82 and 155.61 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.02 : 476.82 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.02/476.82 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.02x = 476.82 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.02x = 74,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,197.96/318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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