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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.70, 474.69 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.70, 474.69 and 154.01 is: 230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.70 : 474.69 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.70/474.69 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.70x = 474.69 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.70x = 73,108.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,108.77/316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.84

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