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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.33, 473.14 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.33, 473.14 and 153.02 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.33 : 473.14 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.33/473.14 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.33x = 473.14 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.33x = 72,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,401.26/315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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