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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.63, 473.72 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.63, 473.72 and 153.45 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.63 : 473.72 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.63/473.72 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.63x = 473.72 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.63x = 72,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,691.57/315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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