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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.22, 475.92 and 100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.22, 475.92 and 100.86 is: 151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.22 : 475.92 = 100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.22/475.92 = 100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.22x = 475.92 × 100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.22x = 48,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,001.29/317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.32

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