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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.50, 476.24 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.50, 476.24 and 144.12 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.50 : 476.24 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.50/476.24 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.50x = 476.24 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.50x = 68,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,635.71/317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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