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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 478.07 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 478.07 and 145.37 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 478.07 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/478.07 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 478.07 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 69,498.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,498.87/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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