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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.85, 478.12 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.85, 478.12 and 203.27 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.85 : 478.12 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.85/478.12 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.85x = 478.12 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.85x = 97,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,187.45/318.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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