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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.32, 476 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.32, 476 and 134.80 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.32 : 476 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.32/476 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.32x = 476 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.32x = 64,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,164.80/317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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