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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.66, 474.33 and 154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.66, 474.33 and 154.45 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.66 : 474.33 = 154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.66/474.33 = 154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.66x = 474.33 × 154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.66x = 73,260.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,260.27/316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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