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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.97, 478.50 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.97, 478.50 and 102.52 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.97 : 478.50 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.97/478.50 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.97x = 478.50 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.97x = 49,055.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,055.82/318.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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