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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 476.26 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 476.26 and 101.10 is: 151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 476.26 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/476.26 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 476.26 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 48,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,149.89/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.64

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