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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.27, 476.61 and 202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.27, 476.61 and 202.38 is: 303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.27 : 476.61 = 202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.27/476.61 = 202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.27x = 476.61 × 202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.27x = 96,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,456.33/318.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.06

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