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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.49, 477.71 and 87.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.49, 477.71 and 87.37 is: 131.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.49 : 477.71 = 87.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.49/477.71 = 87.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.49x = 477.71 × 87.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.49x = 41,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,737.52/318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.05

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