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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 478.35 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 478.35 and 87.80 is: 131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 478.35 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/478.35 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 478.35 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 41,996.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,996.74/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.69

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