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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 473.78 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 473.78 and 145.40 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 473.78 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/473.78 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 473.78 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 68,887.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,887.61/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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