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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 477.02 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 477.02 and 101.54 is: 152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 477.02 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/477.02 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 477.02 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 48,436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,436.61/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.33

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