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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 475.44 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 475.44 and 146.08 is: 219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 475.44 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/475.44 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 475.44 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 69,452.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,452.28/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.01

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