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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 477.42 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 477.42 and 101.86 is: 152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 477.42 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/477.42 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 477.42 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 48,630.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,630.00/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.82

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