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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 476.57 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 476.57 and 101.35 is: 151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 476.57 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/476.57 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 476.57 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 48,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,299.43/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.92

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