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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.94, 477.06 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.94, 477.06 and 155.53 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.94 : 477.06 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.94/477.06 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.94x = 477.06 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.94x = 74,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,197.15/317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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