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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.34, 477.54 and 101.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.34, 477.54 and 101.95 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.34 : 477.54 = 101.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.34/477.54 = 101.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.34x = 477.54 × 101.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.34x = 48,685.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,685.20/318.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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