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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.33, 476.03 and 100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.33, 476.03 and 100.88 is: 151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.33 : 476.03 = 100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.33/476.03 = 100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.33x = 476.03 × 100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.33x = 48,019.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,019.02/317.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.32

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