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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.74, 474.66 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.74, 474.66 and 154.32 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.74 : 474.66 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.74/474.66 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.74x = 474.66 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.74x = 73,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,249.53/316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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