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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 477.36 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 477.36 and 204 is: 306

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 477.36 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/477.36 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 477.36 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 97,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,381.44/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306

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