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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.69, 477.96 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.69, 477.96 and 102.33 is: 153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.69 : 477.96 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.69/477.96 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.69x = 477.96 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.69x = 48,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,909.65/318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.47

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