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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.85, 476.82 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.85, 476.82 and 144.51 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.85 : 476.82 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.85/476.82 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.85x = 476.82 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.85x = 68,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,905.26/317.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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