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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.35, 477.46 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.35, 477.46 and 87.24 is: 130.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.35 : 477.46 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.35/477.46 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.35x = 477.46 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.35x = 41,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,655.51/318.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.85

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