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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.31, 475.35 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.31, 475.35 and 155.11 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.31 : 475.35 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.31/475.35 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.31x = 475.35 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.31x = 73,731.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,731.54/317.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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