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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 475.10 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 475.10 and 154.36 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 475.10 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/475.10 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 475.10 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 73,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,336.44/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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