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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.33, 477.50 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.33, 477.50 and 135.70 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.33 : 477.50 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.33/477.50 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.33x = 477.50 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.33x = 64,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,794.88/318.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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