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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.29, 477.44 and 155.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.29, 477.44 and 155.95 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.29 : 477.44 = 155.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.29/477.44 = 155.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.29x = 477.44 × 155.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.29x = 74,456.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,456.77/318.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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