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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.37, 477.44 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.37, 477.44 and 144.89 is: 217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.37 : 477.44 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.37/477.44 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.37x = 477.44 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.37x = 69,173.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,173.17/318.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.28

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