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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.30, 477.38 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.30, 477.38 and 87.18 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.30 : 477.38 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.30/477.38 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.30x = 477.38 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.30x = 41,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,617.99/318.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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