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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.52, 477.80 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.52, 477.80 and 156.32 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.52 : 477.80 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.52/477.80 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.52x = 477.80 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.52x = 74,689.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,689.70/318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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