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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.15, 477.30 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.15, 477.30 and 101.73 is: 152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.15 : 477.30 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.15/477.30 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.15x = 477.30 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.15x = 48,555.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,555.73/318.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.62

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