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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 477.24 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 477.24 and 237.12 is: 355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 477.24 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/477.24 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 477.24 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 113,163.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,163.15/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.46

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