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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.60, 476.48 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.60, 476.48 and 101.18 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.60 : 476.48 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.60/476.48 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.60x = 476.48 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.60x = 48,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,211.12/317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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