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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.65, 477.97 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.65, 477.97 and 102.23 is: 153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.65 : 477.97 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.65/477.97 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.65x = 477.97 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.65x = 48,860.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,860.23/318.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.34

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