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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.29, 477.44 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.29, 477.44 and 87.18 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.29 : 477.44 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.29/477.44 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.29x = 477.44 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.29x = 41,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,623.22/318.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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