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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.66, 478.02 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.66, 478.02 and 154.08 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.66 : 478.02 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.66/478.02 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.66x = 478.02 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.66x = 73,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,653.32/318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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