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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.47, 476.38 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.47, 476.38 and 155.15 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.47 : 476.38 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.47/476.38 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.47x = 476.38 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.47x = 73,910.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,910.77/317.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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