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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 475.44 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 475.44 and 154.20 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 475.44 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/475.44 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 475.44 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 73,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,312.85/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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