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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.24, 476.01 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.24, 476.01 and 144.03 is: 216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.24 : 476.01 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.24/476.01 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.24x = 476.01 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.24x = 68,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,559.72/317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.11

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