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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.35, 477.69 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.35, 477.69 and 156.03 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.35 : 477.69 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.35/477.69 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.35x = 477.69 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.35x = 74,533.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,533.97/318.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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