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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.08, 477.33 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.08, 477.33 and 239.82 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.08 : 477.33 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.08/477.33 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.08x = 477.33 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.08x = 114,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,473.28/318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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