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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 476.85 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 476.85 and 135.33 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 476.85 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/476.85 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 476.85 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 64,532.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,532.11/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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