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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 475.98 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 475.98 and 154.94 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 475.98 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/475.98 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 475.98 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 73,748.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,748.34/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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