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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.42, 477.64 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.42, 477.64 and 87.32 is: 130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.42 : 477.64 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.42/477.64 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.42x = 477.64 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.42x = 41,705.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,705.35/318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.97

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