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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.79, 474.78 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.79, 474.78 and 143.21 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.79 : 474.78 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.79/474.78 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.79x = 474.78 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.79x = 67,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,993.24/316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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