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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.89, 475.43 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.89, 475.43 and 154.69 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.89 : 475.43 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.89/475.43 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.89x = 475.43 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.89x = 73,544.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,544.27/316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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