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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.55, 473.44 and 153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.55, 473.44 and 153.25 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.55 : 473.44 = 153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.55/473.44 = 153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.55x = 473.44 × 153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.55x = 72,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,554.68/315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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