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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.30, 477.36 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.30, 477.36 and 135.84 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.30 : 477.36 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.30/477.36 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.30x = 477.36 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.30x = 64,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,844.58/318.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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