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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 476.67 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 476.67 and 135.23 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 476.67 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/476.67 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 476.67 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 64,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,460.08/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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