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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.13, 476.80 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.13, 476.80 and 144.75 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.13 : 476.80 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.13/476.80 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.13x = 476.80 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.13x = 69,019.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,019.04/318.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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