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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.86, 476.42 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.86, 476.42 and 146.50 is: 219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.86 : 476.42 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.86/476.42 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.86x = 476.42 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.86x = 69,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,795.53/317.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.58

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