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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 476.64 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 476.64 and 135.18 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 476.64 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/476.64 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 476.64 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 64,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,432.20/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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