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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.95, 477.65 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.95, 477.65 and 162.36 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.95 : 477.65 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.95/477.65 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.95x = 477.65 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.95x = 77,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,550.44/318.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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