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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.28, 476.19 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.28, 476.19 and 155.01 is: 232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.28 : 476.19 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.28/476.19 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.28x = 476.19 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.28x = 73,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,814.21/317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.65

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