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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.78, 477.36 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.78, 477.36 and 237.42 is: 355.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.78 : 477.36 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.78/477.36 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.78x = 477.36 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.78x = 113,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,334.81/318.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.53

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