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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 478.17 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 478.17 and 136.35 is: 204.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 478.17 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/478.17 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 478.17 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 65,198.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,198.48/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.49

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