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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.33, 477.34 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.33, 477.34 and 135.47 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.33 : 477.34 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.33/477.34 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.33x = 477.34 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.33x = 64,666.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,666.87/318.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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