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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 477.85 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 477.85 and 156.33 is: 234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 477.85 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/477.85 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 477.85 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 74,702.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,702.19/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.37

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