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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.21, 477.53 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.21, 477.53 and 144.99 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.21 : 477.53 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.21/477.53 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.21x = 477.53 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.21x = 69,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,236.35/318.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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