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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.90, 477.96 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.90, 477.96 and 156.20 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.90 : 477.96 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.90/477.96 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.90x = 477.96 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.90x = 74,657.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,657.35/318.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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