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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.93, 478.47 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.93, 478.47 and 136.23 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.93 : 478.47 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.93/478.47 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.93x = 478.47 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.93x = 65,181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,181.97/318.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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