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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.02, 476.94 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.02, 476.94 and 101.48 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.02 : 476.94 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.02/476.94 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.02x = 476.94 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.02x = 48,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,399.87/318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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