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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 476.64 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 476.64 and 202.12 is: 302.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 476.64 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/476.64 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 476.64 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 96,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,338.48/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.91

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