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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.71, 477.86 and 156.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.71, 477.86 and 156.35 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.71 : 477.86 = 156.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.71/477.86 = 156.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.71x = 477.86 × 156.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.71x = 74,710.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,710.24/318.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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