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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.53, 476.16 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.53, 476.16 and 144.19 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.53 : 476.16 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.53/476.16 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.53x = 476.16 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.53x = 68,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,657.51/317.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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