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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 476.03 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 476.03 and 155.03 is: 232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 476.03 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/476.03 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 476.03 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 73,796.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,796.94/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.52

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