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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 477.78 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 477.78 and 156.03 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 477.78 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/477.78 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 477.78 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 74,548.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,548.01/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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