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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.54, 476.31 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.54, 476.31 and 144.09 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.54 : 476.31 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.54/476.31 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.54x = 476.31 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.54x = 68,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,632.05/317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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