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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.64, 478.26 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.64, 478.26 and 237.88 is: 357.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.64 : 478.26 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.64/478.26 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.64x = 478.26 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.64x = 113,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,768.49/318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.04

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