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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 478.05 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 478.05 and 102.33 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 478.05 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/478.05 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 478.05 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 48,919.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,919.05/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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