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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.54, 477.54 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.54, 477.54 and 156.30 is: 234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.54 : 477.54 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.54/477.54 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.54x = 477.54 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.54x = 74,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,639.50/318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.32

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