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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.07, 477.14 and 86.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.07, 477.14 and 86.98 is: 130.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.07 : 477.14 = 86.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.07/477.14 = 86.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.07x = 477.14 × 86.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.07x = 41,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,498.82/318.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.47

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