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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.82, 477.92 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.82, 477.92 and 136.32 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.82 : 477.92 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.82/477.92 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.82x = 477.92 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.82x = 65,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,150.05/318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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