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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.69, 478.19 and 156.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.69, 478.19 and 156.29 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.69 : 478.19 = 156.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.69/478.19 = 156.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.69x = 478.19 × 156.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.69x = 74,733.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,733.14/318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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