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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.10, 467.53 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.10, 467.53 and 153.56 is: 230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.10 : 467.53 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.10/467.53 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.10x = 467.53 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.10x = 71,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,794.69/312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.04

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