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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.41, 476.10 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.41, 476.10 and 141.66 is: 212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.41 : 476.10 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.41/476.10 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.41x = 476.10 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.41x = 67,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,444.33/317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.48

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