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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.66, 475.86 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.66, 475.86 and 154.86 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.66 : 475.86 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.66/475.86 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.66x = 475.86 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.66x = 73,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,691.68/317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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