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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 477.97 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 477.97 and 156.20 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 477.97 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/477.97 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 477.97 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 74,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,658.91/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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