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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 477.86 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 477.86 and 102.11 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 477.86 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/477.86 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 477.86 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 48,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,791.38/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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