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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.02, 476.93 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.02, 476.93 and 101.57 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.02 : 476.93 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.02/476.93 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.02x = 476.93 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.02x = 48,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,439.65/318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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