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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.98, 477.92 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.98, 477.92 and 236.76 is: 354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.98 : 477.92 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.98/477.92 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.98x = 477.92 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.98x = 113,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,151.16/318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.73

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