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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.38, 474.32 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.38, 474.32 and 154.02 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.38 : 474.32 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.38/474.32 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.38x = 474.32 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.38x = 73,054.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,054.77/316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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