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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 477.12 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 477.12 and 135.54 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 477.12 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/477.12 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 477.12 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 64,668.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,668.84/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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