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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.30, 477.60 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.30, 477.60 and 156.09 is: 234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.30 : 477.60 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.30/477.60 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.30x = 477.60 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.30x = 74,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,549.79/318.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.22

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