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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.15, 476.62 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.15, 476.62 and 237.35 is: 355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.15 : 476.62 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.15/476.62 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.15x = 476.62 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.15x = 113,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,126.36/318.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.58

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