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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 478.20 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 478.20 and 136.32 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 478.20 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/478.20 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 478.20 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 65,188.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,188.22/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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