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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.69, 477.90 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.69, 477.90 and 154.15 is: 231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.69 : 477.90 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.69/477.90 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.69x = 477.90 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.69x = 73,667.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,667.09/318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.16

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