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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.57, 476.40 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.57, 476.40 and 101.13 is: 151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.57 : 476.40 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.57/476.40 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.57x = 476.40 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.57x = 48,175.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,175.95/317.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.70

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