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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.61, 477.49 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.61, 477.49 and 236.13 is: 353.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.61 : 477.49 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.61/477.49 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.61x = 477.49 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.61x = 112,749.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,749.71/318.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.88

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