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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.89, 478.40 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.89, 478.40 and 102.41 is: 153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.89 : 478.40 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.89/478.40 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.89x = 478.40 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.89x = 48,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,992.94/318.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.64

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