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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 476.84 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 476.84 and 155.48 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 476.84 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/476.84 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 476.84 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 74,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,139.08/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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