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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 477.46 and 87.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 477.46 and 87.20 is: 130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 477.46 = 87.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/477.46 = 87.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 477.46 × 87.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 41,634.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,634.08/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.80

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