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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 472.76 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 472.76 and 144.24 is: 216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 472.76 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/472.76 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 472.76 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 68,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,190.90/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.40

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