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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.66, 477.57 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.66, 477.57 and 153.99 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.66 : 477.57 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.66/477.57 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.66x = 477.57 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.66x = 73,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,541.00/318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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