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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.02, 476.84 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.02, 476.84 and 135.32 is: 202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.02 : 476.84 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.02/476.84 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.02x = 476.84 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.02x = 64,522.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,522.93/318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.89

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