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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 476.76 and 155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 476.76 and 155.30 is: 233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 476.76 = 155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/476.76 = 155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 476.76 × 155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 74,040.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,040.83/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.05

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