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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.38, 477.56 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.38, 477.56 and 90.38 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.38 : 477.56 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.38/477.56 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.38x = 477.56 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.38x = 43,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,159.71/318.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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