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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.10, 483.57 and 318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.10, 483.57 and 318.78 is: 477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.10 : 483.57 = 318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.10/483.57 = 318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.10x = 483.57 × 318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.10x = 154,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,152.44/323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.10

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