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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.66, 478.28 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.66, 478.28 and 154.32 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.66 : 478.28 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.66/478.28 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.66x = 478.28 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.66x = 73,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,808.17/318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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