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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.41, 477.41 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.41, 477.41 and 135.62 is: 203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.41 : 477.41 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.41/477.41 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.41x = 477.41 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.41x = 64,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,743.28/318.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.34

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