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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 475.36 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 475.36 and 154.40 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 475.36 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/475.36 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 475.36 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 73,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,395.58/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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