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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.23, 477.39 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.23, 477.39 and 135.62 is: 203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.23 : 477.39 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.23/477.39 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.23x = 477.39 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.23x = 64,743.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,743.63/318.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.45

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