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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 475.13 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 475.13 and 154.58 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 475.13 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/475.13 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 475.13 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 73,443.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,443.61/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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