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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.10, 476.87 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.10, 476.87 and 144.68 is: 216.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.10 : 476.87 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.10/476.87 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.10x = 476.87 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.10x = 68,990.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,990.44/318.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.88

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