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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.58, 476.30 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.58, 476.30 and 98.15 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.58 : 476.30 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.58/476.30 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.58x = 476.30 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.58x = 46,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,748.85/317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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