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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.59, 478.06 and 156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.59, 478.06 and 156.27 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.59 : 478.06 = 156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.59/478.06 = 156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.59x = 478.06 × 156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.59x = 74,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,706.44/318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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