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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 475.95 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 475.95 and 144.10 is: 216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 475.95 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/475.95 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 475.95 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 68,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,584.40/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.05

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