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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 478.23 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 478.23 and 145.58 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 478.23 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/478.23 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 478.23 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 69,621.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,621.09/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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