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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.82, 478.23 and 156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.82, 478.23 and 156.55 is: 234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.82 : 478.23 = 156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.82/478.23 = 156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.82x = 478.23 × 156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.82x = 74,866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,866.91/318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.83

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