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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.89, 476.78 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.89, 476.78 and 155.53 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.89 : 476.78 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.89/476.78 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.89x = 476.78 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.89x = 74,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,151.21/317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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