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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.99, 478.18 and 156.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.99, 478.18 and 156.79 is: 235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.99 : 478.18 = 156.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.99/478.18 = 156.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.99x = 478.18 × 156.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.99x = 74,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,973.84/318.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.04

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