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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 477.43 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 477.43 and 135.55 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 477.43 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/477.43 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 477.43 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 64,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,715.64/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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