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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.50, 476.25 and 89.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.50, 476.25 and 89.50 is: 134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.50 : 476.25 = 89.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.50/476.25 = 89.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.50x = 476.25 × 89.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.50x = 42,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,624.38/317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.25

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