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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.62, 473.31 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.62, 473.31 and 144.50 is: 216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.62 : 473.31 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.62/473.31 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.62x = 473.31 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.62x = 68,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,393.30/315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.70

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