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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.84, 475.05 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.84, 475.05 and 154.42 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.84 : 475.05 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.84/475.05 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.84x = 475.05 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.84x = 73,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,357.22/316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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