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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 476.34 and 153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 476.34 and 153.22 is: 229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 476.34 = 153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/476.34 = 153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 476.34 × 153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 72,984.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,984.81/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.57

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