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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.51, 473.56 and 153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.51, 473.56 and 153.30 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.51 : 473.56 = 153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.51/473.56 = 153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.51x = 473.56 × 153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.51x = 72,596.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,596.75/315.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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