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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.72, 476.56 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.72, 476.56 and 101.28 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.72 : 476.56 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.72/476.56 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.72x = 476.56 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.72x = 48,266.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,266.00/317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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