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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.75, 478.31 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.75, 478.31 and 147.75 is: 221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.75 : 478.31 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.75/478.31 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.75x = 478.31 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.75x = 70,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,670.30/318.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.71

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