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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.94, 475.52 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.94, 475.52 and 154.62 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.94 : 475.52 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.94/475.52 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.94x = 475.52 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.94x = 73,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,524.13/316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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