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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.06, 475.25 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.06, 475.25 and 154.54 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.06 : 475.25 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.06/475.25 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.06x = 475.25 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.06x = 73,442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,442.76/317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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