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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.01, 475.52 and 100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.01, 475.52 and 100.64 is: 150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.01 : 475.52 = 100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.01/475.52 = 100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.01x = 475.52 × 100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.01x = 47,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,857.58/317.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.96

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