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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 477.34 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 477.34 and 101.88 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 477.34 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/477.34 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 477.34 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 48,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,631.40/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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