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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.08, 477.42 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.08, 477.42 and 155.88 is: 233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.08 : 477.42 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.08/477.42 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.08x = 477.42 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.08x = 74,420.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,420.23/318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.97

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