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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.54, 476.13 and 155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.54, 476.13 and 155.02 is: 232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.54 : 476.13 = 155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.54/476.13 = 155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.54x = 476.13 × 155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.54x = 73,809.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,809.67/317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.44

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