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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.55, 476.03 and 101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.55, 476.03 and 101.01 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.55 : 476.03 = 101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.55/476.03 = 101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.55x = 476.03 × 101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.55x = 48,083.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,083.29/317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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