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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.78, 478.03 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.78, 478.03 and 145.39 is: 218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.78 : 478.03 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.78/478.03 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.78x = 478.03 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.78x = 69,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,501.98/318.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.03

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