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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 476.64 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 476.64 and 202.32 is: 303.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 476.64 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/476.64 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 476.64 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 96,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,433.80/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.02

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