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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.34, 475.67 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.34, 475.67 and 152.58 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.34 : 475.67 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.34/475.67 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.34x = 475.67 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.34x = 72,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,576.88/317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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