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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.47, 477.22 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.47, 477.22 and 144.93 is: 217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.47 : 477.22 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.47/477.22 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.47x = 477.22 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.47x = 69,163.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,163.49/318.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.17

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