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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 477 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 477 and 135.36 is: 202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 477 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/477 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 477 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 64,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,566.72/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.89

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