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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 476.43 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 476.43 and 95.22 is: 142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 476.43 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/476.43 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 476.43 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 45,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,365.19/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.83

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