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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.87, 473.69 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.87, 473.69 and 144.75 is: 217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.87 : 473.69 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.87/473.69 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.87x = 473.69 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.87x = 68,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,565.90/315.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.07

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