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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.22, 475.89 and 100.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.22, 475.89 and 100.83 is: 151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.22 : 475.89 = 100.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.22/475.89 = 100.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.22x = 475.89 × 100.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.22x = 47,983.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,983.99/317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.26

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