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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.29, 473.24 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.29, 473.24 and 153.11 is: 229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.29 : 473.24 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.29/473.24 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.29x = 473.24 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.29x = 72,454.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,454.64/315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.81

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