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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.14, 477.28 and 101.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.14, 477.28 and 101.67 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.14 : 477.28 = 101.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.14/477.28 = 101.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.14x = 477.28 × 101.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.14x = 48,525.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,525.51/318.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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