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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 476.25 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 476.25 and 144.11 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 476.25 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/476.25 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 476.25 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 68,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,633.04/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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