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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.54, 476.37 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.54, 476.37 and 101.13 is: 151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.54 : 476.37 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.54/476.37 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.54x = 476.37 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.54x = 48,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,175.30/317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.71

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