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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.33, 477.19 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.33, 477.19 and 145.11 is: 217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.33 : 477.19 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.33/477.19 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.33x = 477.19 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.33x = 69,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,245.04/318.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.53

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