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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 474.84 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 474.84 and 154.52 is: 231.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 474.84 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/474.84 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 474.84 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 73,372.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,372.28/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.69

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