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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 478.44 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 478.44 and 145.54 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 478.44 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/478.44 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 478.44 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 69,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,632.16/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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