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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 477.12 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 477.12 and 155.88 is: 233.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 477.12 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/477.12 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 477.12 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 74,373.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,373.47/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.59

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