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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.28, 477.40 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.28, 477.40 and 87.16 is: 130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.28 : 477.40 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.28/477.40 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.28x = 477.40 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.28x = 41,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,607.80/318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.73

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