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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 477.06 and 156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 477.06 and 156.04 is: 233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 477.06 = 156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/477.06 = 156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 477.06 × 156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 74,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,440.44/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.91

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