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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.79, 476.50 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.79, 476.50 and 155.27 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.79 : 476.50 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.79/476.50 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.79x = 476.50 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.79x = 73,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,986.16/317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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