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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.14, 477.24 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.14, 477.24 and 101.66 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.14 : 477.24 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.14/477.24 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.14x = 477.24 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.14x = 48,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,516.22/318.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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