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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.58, 477.45 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.58, 477.45 and 154.05 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.58 : 477.45 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.58/477.45 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.58x = 477.45 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.58x = 73,551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,551.17/318.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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