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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.31, 477.52 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.31, 477.52 and 101.88 is: 152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.31 : 477.52 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.31/477.52 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.31x = 477.52 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.31x = 48,647.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,647.35/318.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.83

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