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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 477 and 202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 477 and 202.76 is: 303.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 477 = 202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/477 = 202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 477 × 202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 96,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,716.52/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.61

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