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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.03, 477.15 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.03, 477.15 and 155.70 is: 233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.03 : 477.15 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.03/477.15 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.03x = 477.15 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.03x = 74,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,292.26/318.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.60

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