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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.67, 475.36 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.67, 475.36 and 154.47 is: 231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.67 : 475.36 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.67/475.36 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.67x = 475.36 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.67x = 73,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,428.86/316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.88

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