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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.55, 473.60 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.55, 473.60 and 153.35 is: 230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.55 : 473.60 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.55/473.60 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.55x = 473.60 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.55x = 72,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,626.56/315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.16

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