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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.09, 464.98 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.09, 464.98 and 153.73 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.09 : 464.98 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.09/464.98 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.09x = 464.98 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.09x = 71,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,481.38/310.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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