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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 474.78 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 474.78 and 154.08 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 474.78 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/474.78 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 474.78 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 73,154.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,154.10/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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