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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.31, 474.15 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.31, 474.15 and 154.10 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.31 : 474.15 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.31/474.15 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.31x = 474.15 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.31x = 73,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,068.28/316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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