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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.73, 478.23 and 102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.73, 478.23 and 102.46 is: 153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.73 : 478.23 = 102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.73/478.23 = 102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.73x = 478.23 × 102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.73x = 48,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,999.45/318.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.73

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