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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.09, 477.15 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.09, 477.15 and 155.58 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.09 : 477.15 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.09/477.15 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.09x = 477.15 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.09x = 74,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,235.00/318.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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