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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 477.70 and 145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 477.70 and 145.06 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 477.70 = 145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/477.70 = 145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 477.70 × 145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 69,293.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,293.61/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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