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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.78, 477.86 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.78, 477.86 and 154.02 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.78 : 477.86 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.78/477.86 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.78x = 477.86 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.78x = 73,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,599.23/318.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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