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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 476.64 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 476.64 and 155.44 is: 233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 476.64 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/476.64 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 476.64 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 74,088.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,088.92/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.04

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