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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 477.23 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 477.23 and 135.44 is: 203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 477.23 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/477.23 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 477.23 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 64,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,633.98/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.15

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