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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 475.46 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 475.46 and 154.18 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 475.46 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/475.46 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 475.46 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 73,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,306.42/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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