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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 477.06 and 155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 477.06 and 155.74 is: 233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 477.06 = 155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/477.06 = 155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 477.06 × 155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 74,297.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,297.32/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.66

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