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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.66, 472.83 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.66, 472.83 and 153.45 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.66 : 472.83 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.66/472.83 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.66x = 472.83 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.66x = 72,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,555.76/315.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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