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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.95, 478.47 and 156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.95, 478.47 and 156.64 is: 234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.95 : 478.47 = 156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.95/478.47 = 156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.95x = 478.47 × 156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.95x = 74,947.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,947.54/318.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.98

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