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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.30, 477.54 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.30, 477.54 and 156 is: 234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.30 : 477.54 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.30/477.54 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.30x = 477.54 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.30x = 74,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,496.24/318.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.04

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