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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.02, 475.51 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.02, 475.51 and 146.02 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.02 : 475.51 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.02/475.51 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.02x = 475.51 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.02x = 69,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,433.97/317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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