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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 475.68 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 475.68 and 146 is: 219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 475.68 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/475.68 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 475.68 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 69,449.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,449.28/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.06

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