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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.01, 474.83 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.01, 474.83 and 154.35 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.01 : 474.83 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.01/474.83 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.01x = 474.83 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.01x = 73,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,289.24/317.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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