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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 477.40 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 477.40 and 101.82 is: 152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 477.40 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/477.40 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 477.40 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 48,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,608.87/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.75

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