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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.91, 478.37 and 203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.91, 478.37 and 203.39 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.91 : 478.37 = 203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.91/478.37 = 203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.91x = 478.37 × 203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.91x = 97,295.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,295.67/318.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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