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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.43, 476.16 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.43, 476.16 and 101.04 is: 151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.43 : 476.16 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.43/476.16 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.43x = 476.16 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.43x = 48,111.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,111.21/317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.56

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