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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.27, 477.39 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.27, 477.39 and 156.06 is: 234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.27 : 477.39 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.27/477.39 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.27x = 477.39 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.27x = 74,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,501.48/318.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.08

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