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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.72, 475.88 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.72, 475.88 and 155.12 is: 232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.72 : 475.88 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.72/475.88 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.72x = 475.88 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.72x = 73,815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,815.35/317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.33

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