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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.88, 475.02 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.88, 475.02 and 154.34 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.88 : 475.02 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.88/475.02 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.88x = 475.02 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.88x = 73,314.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,314.59/316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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