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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.72, 477.72 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.72, 477.72 and 145.20 is: 217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.72 : 477.72 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.72/477.72 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.72x = 477.72 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.72x = 69,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,364.94/318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.64

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