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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.77, 476.64 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.77, 476.64 and 101.35 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.77 : 476.64 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.77/476.64 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.77x = 476.64 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.77x = 48,307.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,307.46/317.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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