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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.70, 473.43 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.70, 473.43 and 153.46 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.70 : 473.43 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.70/473.43 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.70x = 473.43 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.70x = 72,652.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,652.57/315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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