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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.53, 477.79 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.53, 477.79 and 87.44 is: 131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.53 : 477.79 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.53/477.79 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.53x = 477.79 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.53x = 41,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,775.13/318.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.15

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