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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.66, 476.54 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.66, 476.54 and 98.23 is: 147.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.66 : 476.54 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.66/476.54 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.66x = 476.54 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.66x = 46,812.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,812.01/317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.37

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