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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.06, 476.97 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.06, 476.97 and 147.06 is: 220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.06 : 476.97 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.06/476.97 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.06x = 476.97 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.06x = 70,143.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,143.21/318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.53

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