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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.89, 475.29 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.89, 475.29 and 154.49 is: 231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.89 : 475.29 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.89/475.29 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.89x = 475.29 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.89x = 73,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,425.18/316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.71

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