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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.05, 476.95 and 101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.05, 476.95 and 101.51 is: 152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.05 : 476.95 = 101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.05/476.95 = 101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.05x = 476.95 × 101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.05x = 48,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,412.56/318.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.22

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