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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.05, 476.67 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.05, 476.67 and 144.66 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.05 : 476.67 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.05/476.67 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.05x = 476.67 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.05x = 68,955.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,955.08/318.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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