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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.46, 477.64 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.46, 477.64 and 145.09 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.46 : 477.64 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.46/477.64 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.46x = 477.64 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.46x = 69,300.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,300.79/318.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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