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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.49, 477.73 and 156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.49, 477.73 and 156.13 is: 234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.49 : 477.73 = 156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.49/477.73 = 156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.49x = 477.73 × 156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.49x = 74,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,587.98/318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.19

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