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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.82, 475.26 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.82, 475.26 and 154.36 is: 231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.82 : 475.26 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.82/475.26 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.82x = 475.26 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.82x = 73,361.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,361.13/316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.55

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