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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.10, 475.56 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.10, 475.56 and 150.33 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.10 : 475.56 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.10/475.56 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.10x = 475.56 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.10x = 71,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,490.93/317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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