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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.50, 477.24 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.50, 477.24 and 135.47 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.50 : 477.24 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.50/477.24 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.50x = 477.24 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.50x = 64,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,651.70/318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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