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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 478.10 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 478.10 and 156.53 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 478.10 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/478.10 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 478.10 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 74,838.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,838.58/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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