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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 478.44 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 478.44 and 156.20 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 478.44 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/478.44 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 478.44 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 74,732.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,732.33/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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