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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 477 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 477 and 101.60 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 477 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/477 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 477 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 48,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,460.82/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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