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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.47, 477.81 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.47, 477.81 and 156.24 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.47 : 477.81 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.47/477.81 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.47x = 477.81 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.47x = 74,653.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,653.03/318.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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