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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.06, 477.21 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.06, 477.21 and 146.94 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.06 : 477.21 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.06/477.21 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.06x = 477.21 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.06x = 70,121.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,121.24/318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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