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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.01, 476.98 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.01, 476.98 and 101.56 is: 152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.01 : 476.98 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.01/476.98 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.01x = 476.98 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.01x = 48,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,442.09/318.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.33

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