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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.33, 477.49 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.33, 477.49 and 101.91 is: 152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.33 : 477.49 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.33/477.49 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.33x = 477.49 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.33x = 48,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,658.62/318.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.86

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