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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.02, 477.01 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.02, 477.01 and 147.02 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.02 : 477.01 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.02/477.01 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.02x = 477.01 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.02x = 70,130.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,130.01/318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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