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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.78, 476.65 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.78, 476.65 and 101.35 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.78 : 476.65 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.78/476.65 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.78x = 476.65 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.78x = 48,306.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,306.09/317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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