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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 477.01 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 477.01 and 101.50 is: 152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 477.01 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/477.01 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 477.01 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 48,416.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,416.52/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.27

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