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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.25, 476.06 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.25, 476.06 and 146.25 is: 219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 476.06 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/476.06 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 476.06 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 69,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,623.04/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.46

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