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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.34, 477.55 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.34, 477.55 and 87.24 is: 130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.34 : 477.55 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.34/477.55 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.34x = 477.55 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.34x = 41,661.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,661.46/318.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.87

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