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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 475.91 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 475.91 and 154.83 is: 232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 475.91 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/475.91 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 475.91 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 73,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,685.15/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.06

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