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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 477.77 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 477.77 and 102.18 is: 153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 477.77 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/477.77 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 477.77 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 48,818.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,818.54/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.25

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