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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 475.09 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 475.09 and 154.32 is: 231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 475.09 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/475.09 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 475.09 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 73,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,315.89/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.54

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