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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.58, 476.13 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.58, 476.13 and 144.36 is: 216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.58 : 476.13 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.58/476.13 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.58x = 476.13 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.58x = 68,734.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,734.13/317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.43

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