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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.19, 477.28 and 101.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.19, 477.28 and 101.77 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.19 : 477.28 = 101.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.19/477.28 = 101.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.19x = 477.28 × 101.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.19x = 48,572.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,572.79/318.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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