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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.80, 476.32 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.80, 476.32 and 144.55 is: 216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.80 : 476.32 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.80/476.32 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.80x = 476.32 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.80x = 68,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,852.06/317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.65

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