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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.13, 477.21 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.13, 477.21 and 87.02 is: 130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.13 : 477.21 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.13/477.21 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.13x = 477.21 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.13x = 41,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,526.81/318.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.53

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