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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.22, 475.82 and 100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.22, 475.82 and 100.80 is: 151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.22 : 475.82 = 100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.22/475.82 = 100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.22x = 475.82 × 100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.22x = 47,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,962.66/317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.20

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