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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.14, 478.17 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.14, 478.17 and 145.55 is: 218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.14 : 478.17 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.14/478.17 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.14x = 478.17 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.14x = 69,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,598.84/319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.08

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