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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.18, 475.80 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.18, 475.80 and 154.76 is: 232.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.18 : 475.80 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.18/475.80 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.18x = 475.80 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.18x = 73,634.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,634.81/317.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.15

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