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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.85, 477.52 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.85, 477.52 and 156.58 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.85 : 477.52 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.85/477.52 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.85x = 477.52 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.85x = 74,770.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,770.08/318.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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