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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.51, 477.95 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.51, 477.95 and 156.33 is: 234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.51 : 477.95 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.51/477.95 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.51x = 477.95 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.51x = 74,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,717.14/318.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.58

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