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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.60, 478 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.60, 478 and 145.30 is: 218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.60 : 478 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.60/478 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.60x = 478 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.60x = 69,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,453.40/318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.00

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