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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.38, 474.58 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.38, 474.58 and 154.38 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.38 : 474.58 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.38/474.58 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.38x = 474.58 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.38x = 73,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,265.66/316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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