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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.26, 477.12 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.26, 477.12 and 144.87 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.26 : 477.12 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.26/477.12 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.26x = 477.12 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.26x = 69,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,118.52/318.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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