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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 473.31 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 473.31 and 153.24 is: 229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 473.31 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/473.31 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 473.31 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 72,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,530.02/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.86

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