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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.70, 475.07 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.70, 475.07 and 143.33 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.70 : 475.07 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.70/475.07 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.70x = 475.07 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.70x = 68,092.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,092.03/316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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