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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.08, 476.31 and 202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.08, 476.31 and 202.66 is: 303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.08 : 476.31 = 202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.08/476.31 = 202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.08x = 476.31 × 202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.08x = 96,528.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,528.55/318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.47

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