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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.05, 477.33 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.05, 477.33 and 135.57 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.05 : 477.33 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.05/477.33 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.05x = 477.33 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.05x = 64,710.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,710.22/318.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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