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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.52, 477.89 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.52, 477.89 and 162.27 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.52 : 477.89 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.52/477.89 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.52x = 477.89 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.52x = 77,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,547.46/318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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