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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 478.64 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 478.64 and 145.76 is: 218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 478.64 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/478.64 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 478.64 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 69,765.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,765.88/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.65

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