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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.88, 476.87 and 101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.88, 476.87 and 101.41 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.88 : 476.87 = 101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.88/476.87 = 101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.88x = 476.87 × 101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.88x = 48,359.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,359.39/317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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