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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 477.39 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 477.39 and 135.57 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 477.39 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/477.39 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 477.39 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 64,719.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,719.76/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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