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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 477.38 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 477.38 and 188.43 is: 282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 477.38 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/477.38 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 477.38 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 89,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,952.71/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.66

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