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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 476.29 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 476.29 and 144.18 is: 216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 476.29 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/476.29 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 476.29 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 68,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,671.49/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.27

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