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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.02, 477.06 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.02, 477.06 and 135.46 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.02 : 477.06 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.02/477.06 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.02x = 477.06 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.02x = 64,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,622.55/318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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