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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.71, 478.20 and 238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.71, 478.20 and 238.25 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.71 : 478.20 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.71/478.20 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.71x = 478.20 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.71x = 113,931.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,931.15/318.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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