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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.37, 478.35 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.37, 478.35 and 202.87 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.37 : 478.35 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.37/478.35 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.37x = 478.35 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.37x = 97,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,042.86/318.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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