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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 478.19 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 478.19 and 203.12 is: 304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 478.19 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/478.19 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 478.19 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 97,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,126.55/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.62

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