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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 476.74 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 476.74 and 101.52 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 476.74 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/476.74 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 476.74 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 48,398.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,398.64/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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