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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.68, 476.34 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.68, 476.34 and 146.68 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.68 : 476.34 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.68/476.34 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.68x = 476.34 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.68x = 69,869.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,869.55/317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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