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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 477.06 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 477.06 and 147 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 477.06 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/477.06 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 477.06 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 70,127.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,127.82/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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