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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.50, 477.89 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.50, 477.89 and 236.96 is: 355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.50 : 477.89 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.50/477.89 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.50x = 477.89 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.50x = 113,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,240.81/318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.54

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