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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 477.78 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 477.78 and 156.12 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 477.78 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/477.78 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 477.78 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 74,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,591.01/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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