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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 478.08 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 478.08 and 156.36 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 478.08 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/478.08 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 478.08 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 74,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,752.59/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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