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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.86, 473.43 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.86, 473.43 and 144.50 is: 216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.86 : 473.43 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.86/473.43 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.86x = 473.43 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.86x = 68,410.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,410.64/315.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.59

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