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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.98, 476.81 and 101.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.98, 476.81 and 101.53 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.98 : 476.81 = 101.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.98/476.81 = 101.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.98x = 476.81 × 101.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.98x = 48,407.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,407.63/317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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