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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.70, 475.26 and 154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.70, 475.26 and 154.30 is: 231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.70 : 475.26 = 154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.70/475.26 = 154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.70x = 475.26 × 154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.70x = 73,331.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,331.14/316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.55

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