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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.63, 475.25 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.63, 475.25 and 154.43 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.63 : 475.25 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.63/475.25 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.63x = 475.25 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.63x = 73,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,392.86/316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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