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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 475.77 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 475.77 and 152.58 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 475.77 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/475.77 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 475.77 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 72,592.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,592.99/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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