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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 476.48 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 476.48 and 144.40 is: 216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 476.48 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/476.48 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 476.48 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 68,803.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,803.71/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.53

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