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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.79, 475.01 and 154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.79, 475.01 and 154.27 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.79 : 475.01 = 154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.79/475.01 = 154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.79x = 475.01 × 154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.79x = 73,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,279.02/316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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