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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.72, 476.60 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.72, 476.60 and 101.44 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.72 : 476.60 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.72/476.60 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.72x = 476.60 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.72x = 48,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,346.30/317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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