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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.27, 477.30 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.27, 477.30 and 135.55 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.27 : 477.30 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.27/477.30 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.27x = 477.30 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.27x = 64,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,699.12/318.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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