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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.25, 476.01 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.25, 476.01 and 154.95 is: 232.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 476.01 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/476.01 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 476.01 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 73,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,757.75/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.49

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