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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 477.12 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 477.12 and 101.70 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 477.12 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/477.12 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 477.12 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 48,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,523.10/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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