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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.51, 477.41 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.51, 477.41 and 144.81 is: 217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.51 : 477.41 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.51/477.41 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.51x = 477.41 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.51x = 69,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,133.02/318.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.05

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