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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 476.33 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 476.33 and 112.23 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 476.33 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/476.33 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 476.33 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 53,457.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,457.95/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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