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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.01, 477.06 and 144.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.01, 477.06 and 144.67 is: 217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.01 : 477.06 = 144.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.01/477.06 = 144.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.01x = 477.06 × 144.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.01x = 69,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,016.27/318.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.03

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