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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 476.94 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 476.94 and 147.08 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 476.94 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/476.94 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 476.94 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 70,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,148.34/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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