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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 474.72 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 474.72 and 154.24 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 474.72 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/474.72 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 474.72 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 73,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,220.81/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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