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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.75, 477.72 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.75, 477.72 and 236.94 is: 355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.75 : 477.72 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.75/477.72 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.75x = 477.72 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.75x = 113,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,190.98/318.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.11

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