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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 477.87 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 477.87 and 156.38 is: 234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 477.87 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/477.87 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 477.87 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 74,730.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,730.34/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.46

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