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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.50, 477.70 and 87.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.50, 477.70 and 87.38 is: 131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.50 : 477.70 = 87.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.50/477.70 = 87.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.50x = 477.70 × 87.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.50x = 41,741.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,741.43/318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.06

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