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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.57, 476.38 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.57, 476.38 and 101.15 is: 151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.57 : 476.38 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.57/476.38 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.57x = 476.38 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.57x = 48,185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,185.84/317.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.73

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