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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.00, 475.59 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.00, 475.59 and 154.77 is: 232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.00 : 475.59 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.00/475.59 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.00x = 475.59 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.00x = 73,606.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,606.29/317.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.20

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