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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.97, 478.47 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.97, 478.47 and 102.58 is: 153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.97 : 478.47 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.97/478.47 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.97x = 478.47 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.97x = 49,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,081.45/318.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.87

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