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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 477.34 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 477.34 and 135.48 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 477.34 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/477.34 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 477.34 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 64,670.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,670.02/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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