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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.96, 476.62 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.96, 476.62 and 144.50 is: 216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.96 : 476.62 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.96/476.62 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.96x = 476.62 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.96x = 68,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,871.59/317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.60

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