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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.84, 476.81 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.84, 476.81 and 101.44 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.84 : 476.81 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.84/476.81 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.84x = 476.81 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.84x = 48,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,366.29/317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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