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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.39, 477.55 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.39, 477.55 and 101.98 is: 152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.39 : 477.55 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.39/477.55 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.39x = 477.55 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.39x = 48,700.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,700.55/318.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.96

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