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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.67, 476.55 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.67, 476.55 and 144.24 is: 216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.67 : 476.55 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.67/476.55 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.67x = 476.55 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.67x = 68,737.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,737.57/317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.38

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