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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.75, 476.62 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.75, 476.62 and 144.38 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.75 : 476.62 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.75/476.62 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.75x = 476.62 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.75x = 68,811.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,811.65/317.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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