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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.05, 477.18 and 144.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.05, 477.18 and 144.58 is: 216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.05 : 477.18 = 144.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.05/477.18 = 144.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.05x = 477.18 × 144.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.05x = 68,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,989.24/318.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.91

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