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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.79, 476.38 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.79, 476.38 and 101.22 is: 151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.79 : 476.38 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.79/476.38 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.79x = 476.38 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.79x = 48,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,219.18/317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.73

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