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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.50, 475.18 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.50, 475.18 and 283.88 is: 423.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.50 : 475.18 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.50/475.18 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.50x = 475.18 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.50x = 134,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,894.10/318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.53

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