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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.55, 476.39 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.55, 476.39 and 98.17 is: 147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.55 : 476.39 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.55/476.39 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.55x = 476.39 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.55x = 46,766.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,766.73/317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.27

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