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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.94, 478.43 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.94, 478.43 and 145.62 is: 218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.94 : 478.43 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.94/478.43 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.94x = 478.43 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.94x = 69,668.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,668.79/318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.44

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