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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.98, 478.22 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.98, 478.22 and 156.50 is: 234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.98 : 478.22 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.98/478.22 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.98x = 478.22 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.98x = 74,841.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,841.43/318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.63

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