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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.46, 473.25 and 153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.46, 473.25 and 153.13 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.46 : 473.25 = 153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.46/473.25 = 153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.46x = 473.25 × 153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.46x = 72,468.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,468.77/315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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