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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 477.56 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 477.56 and 98.94 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 477.56 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/477.56 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 477.56 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 47,248.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,248.35/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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