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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.55, 477.60 and 145.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.55, 477.60 and 145.21 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.55 : 477.60 = 145.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.55/477.60 = 145.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.55x = 477.60 × 145.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.55x = 69,352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,352.30/318.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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