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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.96, 472.60 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.96, 472.60 and 144.08 is: 216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.96 : 472.60 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.96/472.60 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.96x = 472.60 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.96x = 68,092.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,092.21/314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.19

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