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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.76, 473.31 and 153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.76, 473.31 and 153.22 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.76 : 473.31 = 153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.76/473.31 = 153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.76x = 473.31 × 153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.76x = 72,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,520.56/315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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