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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.39, 474.74 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.39, 474.74 and 154.07 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.39 : 474.74 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.39/474.74 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.39x = 474.74 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.39x = 73,140.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,140.05/316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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