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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.64, 476.46 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.64, 476.46 and 144.27 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.64 : 476.46 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.64/476.46 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.64x = 476.46 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.64x = 68,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,738.88/317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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