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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 478.44 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 478.44 and 147.84 is: 221.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 478.44 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/478.44 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 478.44 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 70,732.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,732.57/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.84

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