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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 478.12 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 478.12 and 236.94 is: 355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 478.12 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/478.12 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 478.12 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 113,285.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,285.75/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.84

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