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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 475.28 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 475.28 and 143.49 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 475.28 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/475.28 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 475.28 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 68,197.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,197.21/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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