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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.50, 476.26 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.50, 476.26 and 155.16 is: 232.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.50 : 476.26 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.50/476.26 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.50x = 476.26 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.50x = 73,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,896.50/317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.74

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