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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.10, 477.27 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.10, 477.27 and 155.67 is: 233.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.10 : 477.27 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.10/477.27 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.10x = 477.27 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.10x = 74,297.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,297.08/318.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.56

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