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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.35, 475.75 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.35, 475.75 and 152.74 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.35 : 475.75 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.35/475.75 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.35x = 475.75 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.35x = 72,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,666.06/317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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