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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.41, 477.78 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.41, 477.78 and 145.05 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.41 : 477.78 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.41/477.78 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.41x = 477.78 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.41x = 69,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,302.34/318.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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